Embark on a 3-day tour of the Moroccan desert, from Errachidia to Fez, exploring spectacular landscapes and getting to know the local culture. During 3 days and 2 nights, you will visit nomads in their tents, enjoy Gnaoua music in Khamlia and explore an ancient kohl site. You will also discover the lake of Merzouga, walk through a palm grove, ride camels and witness the sunset and sunrise on the impressive dunes of Erg Chebbi.
You will spend a night in a camp in the heart of the Sahara and visit emblematic places such as the traditional market of Rissani, the fossil city of Erfoud, the Swiss of Morocco, Ifrane, and the cedar forest, home of the Barbary monkeys. Finally, the tour will end in Fez.
Itinerary of the 3-day desert tour
Day 1: Arrival in Errachidia – Transfer to Merzouga
On the first day of the tour, you will be picked up at Errachidia airport, then you will start the drive to Merzouga desert. Once in Merzouga, you will enjoy dinner and spend the night in a local hotel.
Day 2: Exploring Merzouga – Nomads – Khamlia – Erg Chebbi – Camel ride
After a delicious breakfast, you will spend the day exploring the Merzouga region. You will start with a 4×4 ride to an ancient kohl mine, followed by a visit to the Berber nomads in their tents, where you can learn more about their lifestyle while sipping a traditional tea. You will then travel to the village of Khamlia, where you will enjoy Gnaoua music and traditional dances.
After a break for lunch at a local restaurant, you will take a walk through the nearby palm grove, and then visit the lake of Merzouga, also known as the lake of the flamingos. In the afternoon, you will have the opportunity to ride a camel and cross the dunes of Erg Chebbi, stopping at the top of a dune to watch the sunset over the desert. Finally, you will arrive at the luxury desert camp, where you will enjoy a magical night under the stars, accompanied by traditional Berber music and dinner around the campfire.
Day 3: Merzouga – Rissani – Erfoud – Midelt – Cedar Forest – Ifrane – Fez
The last day of the tour starts with an early sunrise in the desert, followed by breakfast and a camel ride back to Merzouga. From there, you will travel to Rissani, the ancient capital of Tafilalet, where you can explore its traditional market, one of the largest and liveliest in the region, especially on market days (Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday).
Then, you will continue to Erfoud, the city famous for its fossils, where you can visit one of the fossilized marble workshops. After a panoramic tour of the Ziz valley, you will have time for lunch in Midelt. You will then travel through the Cedar Forest, home of the Barbary monkeys, where you can feed them and explore the area.
The last destination of the day will be Ifrane, known as the “Switzerland of Morocco” due to its cool climate and picturesque alpine-style houses. Finally, you will arrive in Fez, where the tour will end with a transfer to the airport or to the accommodation of your choice.
Tour details and prices
Included in the price
- Pick up and transfer to the hotel or airport.
- Private 4×4 vehicle or minibus with air conditioning.
- Fuel.
- English or Spanish speaking driver.
- One night in a hotel in Merzouga.
- One night in a luxury desert camp.
- Camel ride (one per person).
- Dinner and breakfast.
- Not included in the price
Lunches and drinks.
- Entrance fees to monuments.
